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  • NEWS | Rare low-mileage Ferrari Monza SP2 coming to Villa d’Este auction

    It is the second Monza SP2 to come up for auction this year, after a 2021 example was sold at Broad Arrow’s Amelia Auction in North America for $4,955,000 (£3,734,162).

  • NEWS | Chinese electric brand Denza recruits Daniel Craig for launch of new range in Europe

    What could be a clearer sign of the changing times in the automotive industry than the most recent actor to play James Bond posing in front of a Chinese EV?

  • NEWS | Aston Martin Vanquish - 25 years & three generations of V12 power

    When the Vanquish was first revealed in 2001, it represented the most sophisticated and technologically advanced car ever made by Aston Martin. And, 25 years later, it remains the pinnacle of the brand’s front-engined sports car range.

  • REVIEW | SEAT Ibiza - The Party Continues In 2026

    Still going strong 41 years after it first came on the market, the SEAT Ibiza has had a makeover for 2026. Graham Courtney has the verdict here.

  • NEWS | Volvo EX30 Cargo is the brand’s first commercial vehicle

    The new electric car-derived van is based on the EX30 and will be available to buy in the UK as both EX30 Cargo and EX30 Cross Country Cargo variants.

  • NEWS | Bring a Trailer launches expanded services in UK

    The company is looking to expand its 1.65 million worldwide user network, having conducted 49,486 auctions last year, with an 81% sell-through rate generating $1.7 billion (approx. £1.28 billion) in sales.

  • NEWS | The new BMW i3 is finally here and comes with 560 miles of range

    This is BMW’s game changer and the second of its Neue Klasse after the release of its iX3. Its whopping 560 miles of range is the largest in the electric car market.

  • FEATURE | Sustainable Fuels: The Solution To An Impending Oil Crisis?

    Sam Sheehan chats to Suresh Nahar from Essex-based Coryton’s Sustain fuels team about the future of sustainable fuels. As war in the Middle East impacts oil supplies in the UK and worldwide, this home made alternative looks all the more appealing.

  • REVIEW | Genesis G80 - An Electric Revelation

    To Graham Courtney, the word Genesis evoked memories of Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. Now, Genesis is a major player in the UK car market, and justifiably so, judging by its G80 saloon.

  • NEWS | Twisted Automotive takes on the Range Rover Classic

    It is Twisted’s first time working on a Range Rover Classic after 25 years of working on and perfecting its Defender cousin.

  • NEWS | WRC to return to UK in 2027 with Rally Scotland event

    Rally Scotland has agreed an initial three-year deal and will be the first WRC race to take place on UK shores since the Wales Rally GB event in 2019.

  • NEWS | No April fool! BMW M3 Touring 24H to take on the Nordschleife in May

    It’s funny how some things that are originally intended as a joke can end up being taken extremely seriously.

  • Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

    REVIEW | Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio in 2026 - Still The Heroes' Choice?

    In 2015, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio was launched to battle the likes of the BMW M3. 10 years on from its UK launch, the Giulia Quadrifoglio has had its life extended by a further 2 years... but is it still a worthy M3 competitor in 2026?

  • A Kia EV9 GT on a mountain road

    REVIEW | Kia EV9 GT - Looking for a 501hp 7-Seat SUV? Well, here it is

    501hp in a 7-seat EV SUV might sound like a daft idea, but as it turns out, the new Kia EV9 GT is a surprisingly versatile all-round package. John Marcar has driven the new model in Germany ahead of the UK launch.

  • NEWS | F1 races in Bahrain & Saudi Arabia cancelled

    Both races were scheduled to take place in April, but a decision has now been made to cancel them due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.

  • NEWS | MG reveals its first-ever 7-seat SUV — available from just over £34k

    Prices for the MGS9 range from £34,205 to £36,945 as MG looks set to shake up the crowded SUV market in the UK.

  • NEWS | The new Ferrari Amalfi Spider is perfect for a summer drive along the Italian coastline

    It’s always a good day when Ferrari reveals a new car, and the new Amalfi Spider will have you longing for an open-top drive along the Italian coastline.

  • BMW iX3 Review

    REVIEW | BMW iX3 - The ‘Neue Klasse’ EV Capable of 500 Miles

    John Marcar has driven the new BMW iX3, which BMW is launching as a Neue Klasse model. The new EV SUV can boast up to 500 miles of range and features some very impressive new tech.

  • NEWS | Caterham reveals Seven HWM Edition inspired by first Stirling Moss F1 car

    Only 19 examples of the 1951 HWM-Alta-inspired model will be made, and are available to buy from £57,990.

  • NEWS | Britain’s pothole misery - How UK roads are getting worse

    Hagerty has surveyed over 1,200 UK drivers to ask their opinion on the state of British roads. Unsurprisingly, the response was overwhelmingly negative.

  • NEWS | Max Verstappen to compete in Nurburgring 24-Hours race

    Endurance racing has supposedly been on Verstappen’s career “bucket list”, and May’s race will see the Dutch driver behind the wheel of a Mercedes AMG GT3 car.

  • NEWS | Dario Franchetti surpasses GT3 lap times in T.50s Bahrain sign-off run

    All 25 customer T.50s supercars are scheduled for completion this summer.

  • New Ducati DesertX

    NEWS | 2026 Ducati DesertX Revealed: More Power, Smarter Tech and User Friendly

    Ducati has taken its desert-conquering adventure bike and turned the dial up for the latest version. Meet the new Ducati DesertX, officially unveiled as part of the brand's Ducati World Première 2026.

  • REVIEW | Mazda CX-80 - New flagship sets sail… and there’s space for seven

    Mazda has a reputation for stylish cars that are good to drive and very reliable. Graham Courtney tested its seven-seater CX-80 for Driven.

  • Changan Deepal S05 Review

    REVIEW | Changan Deepal S05 - The Chinese influx continues with this £38k option

    Alex Goy headed to Austria to test the Changan Deepal S05, the latest Chinese vehicle due to arrive in the UK.

  • A blue Cadillac Escalade parked in front of a modern glass building with reflections of light.

    NEWS | General Motors’ SUVs and Pickups now officially available to buy in the UK

    The likes of the Cadillac Escalade‑V, GMC Yukon Denali, and Chevrolet Silverado will all be available to buy with full UK homologation.

  • A sleek race car with black, white, and red zebra-like stripes, featuring sponsorship logos including Peugeot and Reugnot, displayed in a dark environment with red lighting.

    NEWS | Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar gets fresh livery for 2026 FIA WEC

    The white, black and red colours were chosen as a nod to the original colours offered when the Peugeot 205 GTi hot hatch was released in 1984.

  • New Ferrari WEC racing car

    NEWS | Ferrari reveals 2026 FIA WEC livery ahead of title defences

    Ferrari’s Manufacturers’ title success in 2025 was its first in 53 years and the ninth in its history.

  • Red Hyundai i20 review

    REVIEW | Hyundai i20 Review - Fresh updates help Hyundai's five-door close in on Renault's Clio

    Sam Sheehan has been at the wheel of Hyundai's smallest car, the i20 and has noticed that the updated model is now within reach of other class heroes such as the mighty Renault Clio.

  • Hyundai Santa Fe Review

    REVIEW | Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy - The perfect family SUV?

    We're big fans of the Hyundai Santa Fe at Driven, and Sam Sheehan has been behind the wheel of the latest iteration of the top-of-the-line Calligraphy model.

  • New Vauxhall Astra News

    NEWS | Vauxhall set to launch high-performance Corsa GSE

    The announcement of the Corsa GSE follows the release of the Mokka GSE, Vauxhall’s fastest production electric vehicle.

  • MG4 Urban Review

    REVIEW | MG4 Urban - A Cheaper City-Focussed '4

    The MG4 has been a hot seller for the Anglo-Chinese brand since its launch in 2022, with over 49,000 units sold in the UK alone. For 2026, the MG4 has been updated, and now there are two new '4s available to choose from.

  • The cheapest McLaren W1 in the world

    NEWS | This is the McLaren W1 you can buy for £15k

    This W1 is the latest 1:8 scale model from Amalgam Collection, developed in collaboration with McLaren.

  • Lepas L8 launch

    NEWS | Chinese brand Lepas announces L8 as first UK model

    China’s influence on the UK car market is growing stronger by the day, and now there’s a new brand that is set to join the party.

  • Nissan Qashqai Review

    REVIEW | Nissan Qashqai e-Power - Cash Cow Stays Fresh (and British Built)

    The third-generation Nissan Qashqai has been with us since 2006, and in 2025, it was Britain’s third best-selling car. But will the arrival of a new powertrain keep Nissan’s cash cow at the top of its game? Graham Courtney recently found out.